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Dear secretary,
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Thank you for the email. I will definitely be coming to the
meeting on Saturday as I think it’s a great idea for members
of the club to go on trips together.
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I think it would be a really interesting thing to do if we went
to some cities abroad, too. I’m quite happy to drive in other
countries if we hire a minibus. Of course it would be fun to
visit some places that aren’t too far away, as well. We could
even do some half-day trips.
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There is lots of information on the internet, so we could all research different places and make suggestions. We should also
work out how expensive each trip would be, too. I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday so that we can discuss everybody’s ideas.
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I’m a student. I’m studying English and Geography.
Last weekend I went shopping and then I went to the cinema.
My favourite place is London because there are so many
things to see and do.
Today it’s sunny and quite warm.
I like American rock and pop music.
Jenny Bateman
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Having a holiday abroad is a better experience than travelling
within your own country.
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I believe it is true to say that both holidaying abroad and in
your own country have advantages and disadvantages. A lot
of your experience depends on who you are, what you enjoy
and where you go.
Over the last two years I have travelled quite a lot around
Europe by train. I went through France, Germany, Italy and
Spain. I liked Spain most, because the weather was good.
First of all, let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of
having a holiday in your own country. When you stay in your
own country you usually have a good idea of what to expect.
You speak the same language as everyone else, so you don’t
have any problem communicating with people. On the other
hand, this can be a bit boring because you don’t have any adventures.
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Hi Andrew.
The first time I travelled somewhere was on a school trip to
France when I was 13. We went to Paris for five days and we
stayed in a really big hotel. I enjoyed sightseeing in Paris but
I was a bit homesick, so I was quite happy when I went back
home.
If you decide to go on a foreign holiday, most of your normal
everyday things are different. First of all, the environment
around you may be strange. The buildings may look different
and the same goes for the countryside too. Also the weather
may not be like it is in your country. That can be exciting because you don’t know what you are going to learn and who
you are going to meet. If you have problems on holiday and
you are abroad then it is more difficult to solve them, so you
should be careful what you do.
To sum up, it doesn’t really matter where you go on holiday if
you are with people you like and love. You can always have a
good time whether you are in your own country or abroad.
Every place offers something good.
Hello John. I prefer travelling in the summer when I go on
holiday to different Greek islands. The islands are my favourite
place to go because every one of them is different. They all
have beautiful clean sea and beaches and I really like eating
in the restaurants at night.
Hi Sharon. In the future I would like to visit New York. I think
it must be one of the most exciting cities in the world. I have
seen all the famous places, like the Empire State Building and
the Statue of Liberty in lots of films. Also it has amazing shops
and restaurants.
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My best friend is called Cathy. We have known each other
since we were eleven. We met at school and have been
friends ever since. She is always there for me and we like
doing the same things.
Hi Ben
I guess you got the email from the travel club, too. I’m going
to the meeting because I think it’s a great idea. There are so
many places that I want to visit and it will be more fun if
there is a group of us. I don’t know if they are thinking about
trips abroad, too. I hope so. Are you going to the meeting?
We could go together.
During the Christmas holidays I like to spend time with my
family. We eat a lot and talk to each other. We also play online
games and watch a lot of films. I really like having the time to
be with my family as we are all so busy usually.
Last weekend I cleaned the house and did the shopping on
Saturday. On Sunday I visited my cousin and we had lunch together. In the evening I relaxed at home.
Jenny
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holiday, which would have to be in the winter. Or maybe you
just want to go away somewhere for a few days, which you
could do any time of the year.
In this picture I can see six people. I think they must be a family with a young married couple and their two children and
two grandparents. They must be in a nice restaurant as they
are sitting at a table that has a lot of food on it and glasses of
red wine. They seem to be very happy and having a lovely
time as they are all smiling. Perhaps they are celebrating a
special occasion.
There are lots of different kinds of holiday, so you have to talk
to your family and find out what they enjoy doing. Do they
like being active, playing sports, going sightseeing, or do they
just want to relax and maybe sit on a beach all day?
Finally, you have to consider how you will get to your holiday
destination. If it’s far away you might have to fly; in case it is a
bit closer you might take the train, or even drive. Some people don’t like flying or driving, so it’s important to think about
how you will travel.
The last time I went out with a group of friends it was my
friend John’s birthday. We went for a pizza in a really nice
Italian restaurant. I ate so much food. We went for a walk
after and then for a coffee. It was a great evening.
I think it’s good to eat home-cooked meals and it’s important
that everyone knows how to cook. However, if you eat out
you get a big choice of meals and there is no washing up to do
afterwards. Also it’s nice for people to eat out if it’s a special
occasion.
To sum up, we can understand that planning a holiday is quite
complicated and you should think about the whole family and
what they will like.
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If you want to see sheep somewhere all you need to do is to
go out into the countryside. They are not unusual animals, so
it shouldn’t be very difficult for anyone to see a sheep. On the
other hand, if you wanted to see a tiger, you would have to go
to a zoo, or maybe on safari, somewhere. It’s not difficult to
go to a zoo but it would be really difficult to see a tiger in its
natural environment. Also tigers are endangered animals, so
there are fewer of them nowadays.
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I’m a student. I go to high school in Bilbao.
The last place I went on holiday was Venice, in Italy.
My favourite food is fish, with salad and fresh bread.
I’m feeling very well today.
My favourite films are usually funny ones because I like to
laugh.
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I really enjoyed my summer holiday last year. I went to
Barcelona with my family. I didn’t think I would enjoy it because we usually have a villa by the sea somewhere. We
stayed in a huge hotel which was really nice. The room had a
great view of the city and a big swimming pool. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed sightseeing and I tried lots of
lovely Spanish food. In the evening, we had lots of fun, too. I
really enjoyed everything about the holiday.
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I have been learning to play the guitar for the last three years
so I am quite good now. I’d like to learn how to play the piano
in the future.
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When you are on holiday you have time to relax and be with
people that you can have fun with. It might be your family or
it could be friends. You can go swimming and play beach
games, or do water sports. This can be a good opportunity to
learn a new sport or activity. Also, you can try different food
and drinks. Especially if you go to another country because
there will be lots of food that you may not have seen before,
or even heard of. You might want to go sightseeing or visit famous places or museums or art galleries. Sometimes there
are very old and beautiful buildings to explore. You can have a
long walk in a beautiful area in the countryside, through a forest or by the sea.
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Hi Andrew,
The first time I heard live music was when I went to see a
band called The Script in concert. It was really exciting as
there were so many people there and everyone was singing
and dancing. I know the words to all of their songs, so I was
singing, too.
Hi John,
I like lots of different kinds of music but I guess my favourite
is pop songs; especially love songs. I like Lady Gaga and
Madonna. I also like to listen to songs that I can learn new
English words from.
Aptis for Teens option
Today I’m going to talk about what makes the perfect family
holiday. First of all, you need to think about where you’re
going to stay. There’s a wide choice of accommodation on
offer. If you are with your family or a lot of people, then a villa
is a good choice. Many people like to stay in a hotel where everything you need is available. As a contrast to this, some
people like to go camping and live in a tent because this
makes them feel closer to nature.
You also need to decide what time of year you’re going away.
Now, if you want a beach holiday then obviously you need to
go in the summer but you might also be interested in a skiing
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Hi Sharon,
Yes I do have a quite large music collection. Unlike my friends I
still buy CDs because I like to look at the words to the songs
and the photos that come with them. I quite often listen to
songs online before I buy a CD though. Audio streaming is fun
but sometimes the internet connection is not very good.
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Hi Susan,
There are five people in my family, my parents my two sisters
and me. We all live together in a house quite close to here.
On my birthday, I usually have a party with all my friends. If it
is a weekend we might go somewhere on a day trip but if it is
a school day we just get together at my house.
Guess what, I got an email from my music club and
we have been invited to London to see that group that
we were going to see together. It’s one of their practice
sessions, not an actual concert but I bet it will be great.
I’m definitely going to go if they manage to arrange a trip.
Speak to you soon,
My hometown is very beautiful. It has a few old buildings but
most of them are quite modern. We have a park and a lot of
interesting shops, cafes and restaurants.
George
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In this picture I can see five people on the top of a bus. They
are all in their early twenties and I think they must be a group
of friends on holiday. They are probably on a tour bus seeing
all the famous sights. The girl in the front is holding a map. It
is a hot summer day as they are wearing summer clothes and
sunglasses. As they are all smiling I think they must be having
a good time.
Dear secretary,
Thank you for the email. I would love to go and see the band
do a practice session in London. I know it’s not the same as
seeing them in concert but I think it would be even better as
there would only be a few of us and we would probably get
the chance to meet them. That would be amazing! I doubt
if many people get such a good opportunity. Please put my
name on the list of people that would like to go.
I once went on a tour of London, on top of a big red London
bus. The tour was really interesting as you could listen to a
recording that gave you lots of information about the places
that we could see from the bus. I especially liked it when we
could see the river Thames and we went over some of the famous bridges. I think my favourite building was the Tower of
London. It looked very old. I also liked the Palace of Westminster;
it’s a very impressive building.
Do you know how much the minibus will cost and how can
we pay for it? Which day will we go on and what time will
we have to leave? I’m really excited about this trip.
See you at the next meeting.
Best wishes,
I think if you do not know a place very well it is better to go on
an organised tour. First of all, you get to see all the famous
places so that you don’t miss anything important. As well as
that, you won’t get lost and it isn’t as tiring as trying to go everywhere on your own. Also you can ask questions about the
things that you see which is very interesting.
George Anderson
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All children should be taught about music and how to learn
a musical instrument.
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I think in the first picture we can see different types of food
that you might eat for breakfast, so I think this might be in a
hotel. There is a lot of food to choose from. The second picture seems to show what looks like fried chicken, so this must
be in a restaurant or a fast food place. I believe that the
healthier food is in the first picture because the food is not
fried. There is fresh fruit and juice and breakfast cereal. The
bread isn’t very healthy so you shouldn’t eat too much of it.
Although chicken is generally a healthy food, this chicken has
been fried so it is not really a healthy option.
I believe that having the opportunity to learn about music and
how to play a musical instrument is wonderful. Music is like a
language that everyone from all over the world can understand and that is why it is so important, as well as popular.
When a child learns about music they learn how music can
help someone to communicate.
Through music people send a message to the world and they
can talk about their feelings. Sometimes people find this hard
to do by just talking to someone but music makes it easier.
Another thing that music can offer to children is a chance to
be creative in a fun way. They can achieve something by learning an instrument. This is important, especially for children
who find it difficult to pass exams at school, or children who
may be shy and so don’t have many friends. Music brings
people together, no matter who they are or where they come
from.
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A few weeks ago I had the perfect day out with my friends. We
went to the beach in the morning because it was a very hot day.
We swam in the sea and played beach volleyball, which was
great fun. Then we had a picnic on the beach. In the afternoon,
we went to the cinema to see a funny film and we ended the
day by having pizza and a drink. The whole day was fun.
The best thing about spending time with your friends is that
you can relax and forget all your problems. Sometimes it’s
nice to go somewhere and explore a new place. Some other
times you might choose to stay in your hometown and go for
a walk or have a drink in a cafe. If the weather is good it can
be fun to play a sport but if it’s raining it’s nice to go indoors,
like a cinema. Other times you might decide to stay at home
and listen to music or play interactive online games with your
friends and have a chat.
Another thing that children can gain from learning music is
they can be taught different types of music that they may not
have ever had the chance to hear of. They can learn about
classical music, opera, jazz, blues, folk, rock, pop and also
more modern music, such as rap, house or R&B. From this
they also learn about history and about different cultures.
To sum up, I would argue that music is very valuable to young
people. It should be taught to all children to show them a
world that is different to that of their other school subject.
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Hello Jasmine,
Today I’m going to talk about food and drink. This is a subject
that we don’t think about much but it is very important to everyone as the food that we eat has a big effect on us and our body.
I’ve never been on an exchange trip but now that I’m better at
speaking the language I would like to, because it would be a
good opportunity to improve a lot. Also, I think I would make
some new friends.
First of all, it’s important to eat the right kind of food in order
to stay fit and healthy. We should all eat a lot of fresh fruit
and vegetables instead of junk food and fast food. This food
should be eaten regularly during the day, so it is good to have
breakfast, lunch and dinner. This way you don’t feel hungry or
tired.
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Hi Daniel,
The second thing that I believe is important is that everyone
should learn how to cook. You don’t have to be as good as a
professional chef but you should be able to make yourself a
basic meal. I believe that all parents should teach their children this.
I think I might go to the social event from my language course.
It would be nice to see everyone in my class away from
college and they usually go to see a film. After the film they
are planning to go for a drink so I will get the chance to talk to
that girl that I like.
Having a dinner party in your house for friends and family is
a good way to show everyone what a great cook you are and
it’s lots of fun. This works really well if it is a special occasion,
like a party. Of course, you might want to go to a restaurant
or have a barbecue to celebrate.
Speak to you soon,
Bobby
Finally, we should all think carefully about where we buy our
food. It’s a good thing to buy locally, if you can, or from a
street market. You can buy from small businesses to support
them instead of getting everything from a large supermarket.
To sum up, we should understand that food is what keeps us
alive and if we eat the wrong food regularly we will be very
unhealthy and may even get seriously ill.
WriTing
Hello Mr Jones,
Thank you for your email. I would really like to go to the social
event that you are organising. I like going to the cinema very
much and it will be interesting to see how much I can understand if the film is in English without subtitles. I’ve never tried
to do that before. As well as that it will be really nice to go out
for a drink with the rest of my classmates after the film and
talk about what we have seen. We don’t get the chance to
have a chat during the lessons because we are all working so
hard. Please put my name on the list of interested students.
See you in class on Friday,
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I work as a receptionist in a hotel.
I prefer to spend time with friends so that we can have a chat.
I speak two languages; French and English.
I only like studying if it is a subject I enjoy.
I’ve got two brothers who are both older than me.
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Everyone should learn a second language.
I believe that everyone should learn a second language if they
have the opportunity. There are many reasons why I believe
this is true and I will try to explain why I think so.
First of all, we live in a world that is becoming smaller, in a
way, as modern transport has made travel easy and the internet means that we can communicate easily with people in
countries all over the world. As English is the main language
used on the internet, more and more people are learning it.
Secondly, if you can speak more than one language you are
able to study or work abroad. If you do this your language
skills will improve greatly and you will become part of the
local community more quickly and make lots of new friends.
Even if you don’t live in a foreign country you will get a better
job if you speak more than one language as you will be able to
talk to people on the phone or on an app like Skype or
WhatsApp about work projects.
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I believe it is very important to learn another language as
it will help you get a better job and make it easier for you
if you travel abroad.
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Hi Tina,
I do feel a little bit shy but then I remember that we are
all learning another language, so we are all in the same
situation. Sometimes I say sorry when I know I have made
a mistake but everyone is very friendly, anyway.
Finally, when you learn another country’s language you naturally start to learn about and understand that country and its
people, customs and culture. This is very important because
then you stop just understanding the environment that you
grew up in. You will have more life experiences and you’ll be
better at coping in different situations.
Hi Leo,
yes it was a great lesson. I liked it when we worked in pairs
and had to pretend we were complaining about something.
That was very funny.
In conclusion, I would say that learning a second language has
only positive effects on a person’s life and therefore everyone
should try to do it.
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cost, as some leisure activities, such as going to the theatre or
to a concert, can be very expensive. Also we mustn’t forget
how we are going to get to the place and return home again.
Can we use public transport, or even better is it in walking distance? Finally, I would like to say that having leisure time is
very important because if you work all the time and you don’t
get a chance to relax, you will be very tired and unhappy and
you won’t get the chance to be sociable and have fun with
other people.
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When I get the time to relax I like to read a book or listen to
music. Sometimes I chat to my friends on social media or I
play games on my smart phone.
My godmother is very important because she has been there
for me all my life. She has always talked to me about all my
decisions and she always gives very good advice to everyone.
I love her very much.
If it is a special occasion, I usually go out to a restaurant with
my family or friends. Then we eat good food and chat to each
other and we generally have a great time.
WriTing
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In this picture I can see four people working out in a gym.
There are two men and two women. They are all running on
running machines and they’re wearing special sports clothes
and trainers. It looks like they are running quite fast. They are
also looking at the view out of the window in front of them.
My favourite type of exercise is swimming, especially in the
summer when I can swim in the sea. I enjoy swimming with
friends most, because then it is more fun.
I live about a twenty-minute walk from here.
Last weekend I went to Seville for three days with my family.
I like to play football and I enjoy watching rugby.
I exercise nearly every day.
We usually go to our favourite cafe.
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I think everyone should exercise if they are physically able to,
because it keeps you strong and healthy. It also helps you to
relax and deal with stress. It doesn’t matter what age you are;
exercise is good for you but you shouldn’t do anything that
might injure your body.
I’m hoping to get fitter and stronger now that I’ve joined the
sports club. I also hope that I will feel less stressed and make
some new friends.
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Hi Julie,
In the first picture I can see a sandy beach with hotels near it.
It is quite busy with people sunbathing and swimming in the
sea. It looks like there are lots of couples and families, so it
will be in a popular holiday resort somewhere. Maybe it is in
the Mediterranean. In the second picture there are two people, a couple in a swimming pool. This must be either a private pool, or in a very expensive hotel. It seems like a very
peaceful place compared to the first picture. I think the second place would be much more relaxing as there aren’t many
people there and it seems very quiet.
it’s nice to meet you. I like most types of exercise, especially in
the gym. I’m not keen on running though, especially outside.
I also love swimming.
Hello Toby,
I enjoy team sports most. I prefer football, because all the
players in a team work together to achieve something and
it’s much more fun. I do enjoy working out at the gym on my
own, however.
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Hi Keith,
I went to a concert last week. It was an American singer called
Beth Hart. She also had a band of four musicians with her. It
was in a big concert hall but we were in the front row so we
had the best view. It was very memorable because the music
was fantastic. Also, the lights on the stage were brilliant and
there was an amazing atmosphere. I think people prefer to go
to a live performance rather than listen to music at home because live music is much more exciting. You never know what
is going to happen and sometimes you even get to meet the
musicians.
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I think all sport can potentially be dangerous if you aren’t
careful. Accidents can happen at any time. Luckily, I’ve never
been injured.
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Hi Jim,
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Today I’m going to talk about making the most of your leisure
time. There are different ways to have fun. You might have a
hobby, which you do by yourself, or you might prefer to spend
your time with your friends or family. If you are doing something with other people it is important that everyone enjoys
the activity. There are many different things you can do in
your leisure time. As I mentioned, you might enjoy a hobby
like painting, gardening or cooking. If you are with friends or
family you are more likely to do something more social, like
going to the cinema, or out shopping or out for a meal or a
drink. Sometimes we have to think about how much things
Test 4
My sports club is having a bring-and-buy-sale. I think it’s a
brilliant idea because people can sell equipment that they no
longer need or want and maybe they can buy some different
things. I know you are trying to exercise more so would you
like to come to the sale with me?
Andy
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Dear secretary,
The first picture seems to show people at the theatre because
you can just about see the actors on the stage. Usually it is
quite expensive to go to the theatre so these people might be
older or earn plenty of money. The second picture looks like it
is in a cinema and most people can afford to go to the cinema
so it is popular with all ages. On the other hand, people also
watch films at home, which in general is much cheaper.
Thank you for the email. I will definitely be coming to the
bring-and-buy-sale as I am looking for some more sports
equipment that I can use at home. Everything is so expensive
in the shops or online, if it is new.
Do you think there will be some weights that I can buy as I am
trying to make my arms stronger at the moment? I have an
exercise mat that I don’t need so I am happy to bring that to
the sale, if someone would like to buy it.
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I once saw a big street protest in London. The people were
protesting about climate change and global warming. There
were thousands of people in the streets. They had banners
and were shouting things. There were also a lot of police trying to control them. It was quite peaceful, generally, but a few
people were fighting with the police. I felt a little bit worried
when I saw the fighting but I did think the protest was worth
doing because we are practically killing our planet at the moment. I think people feel that they need to protest, so that
governments act and improve things. Often ordinary people
believe that governments are not listening to them. Sometimes it is necessary to say what you think in public if there is
a serious problem that is not being dealt with.
Also I think my brother has a pair of boxing gloves that he
doesn’t use anymore. Do you think they would sell? If you
need any help to organise the sale I am also happy to help on
the day.
Best wishes
Andy Marks
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Sport and exercise can be beneficial for everyone.
It is often said that sport and exercise can benefit everyone,
no matter how old you are or how healthy you are and I agree
with this opinion.
Firstly, no one would argue with the fact that being active is
good for you. We all need exercise of some kind to keep our
body healthy. However, it isn’t only our physical health that is
improved with exercise; our mental health benefits from any
physical activities, too. It has been shown that people who
suffer from depression or stress are much happier after taking
exercise or doing a sport. This is because when you are active
chemicals go around your body that put you in a better mood.
Of course, as you get older you might have to change the
sports that you play or the exercise you do. It is in fact more
important to be active as you get older to prevent illness in
old age. These days there are clubs and trainers that help people of every age to keep fit or to recover from illness or injury.
To sum up, we can say that, without doubt, exercise is always
beneficial if you choose the right kind of activity for you and
you are sensible.
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Today I’m going to talk about the importance of being active.
First of all let’s look at some of the reasons why people need
to be active.
Of course we all know that if you do exercise or sports of
some kind you will probably be healthier, fitter and stronger. It
can stop you from putting on weight which is very important,
too. Exercise is also good for your head. It makes you feel less
stress and less worried about your life.
If you play a sport or do an activity with other people it can be
lots of fun, too. You might go for a walk with your family, or
have a game of basketball with your friends. Maybe you could
take lessons and learn a new sport, such as tennis.
It’s important to organise yourself and find the time to be active. The easiest way is to join a gym where they will help you
do your new activities. You could even pay a personal trainer
to teach you how to get fit and plan everything for you. You
might join a class to do yoga or even learn how to dance. You
just need to choose something that you will enjoy so that you
don’t give up later on, when you start feeling bored or tired.
Finally we should just mention what you should avoid doing.
First of all, we all spend too much time in front of a computer
or TV screen. Don’t become a couch potato! Try to limit how
much time you spend doing this without at least standing up
and walking around for five minutes. Last of all, don’t sleep
too much, because this will actually make you have less energy in the end.
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I meet my friends most weekends when I’m free.
I think I’d like to live abroad and experience a different life.
I like going to Barcelona because there’s lots to do there.
02
In this picture, I can see four people reading books in a library.
I think they must be students doing research. Maybe they’re
part of a study group, so they share the work between them
to make it easier. They all seem to be reading their books
carefully and they aren’t talking to each other. From their age
I think they must be college or university students.
I like to read books about real life stories. I mean stories about
people that really existed, such as famous inventors, or other
people that have done something special. I think it is important to read good books because you always learn something
new, or you might just find a book has a good story that entertains you. I don’t think it matters if you read a printed book
that you hold in your hands, or if you read an e-book on a
tablet or computer.
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Dear secretary,
Thank you for the email. I would definitely like to go to the
theatre trip to London to see ‘Summer in The City’. I read a review on the internet about it and it is supposed to be a really
exciting show with lots of brilliant dancing and singing. I went
to see ‘Mama Mia’ last year and I think it might be quite similar to that, but in a different location. That was a wonderful
musical. It has some quite famous actors in it too, doesn’t it?
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In my free time I like to play basketball and read magazines
about sport.
My favourite subject is drama because I want to be an actor
in the future.
My best friend is Paul who lives next door to me.
Next weekend I am going to my friend’s birthday party.
On a weekday I go to college until about four and then
I relax at home in the evening.
Do you know how much the tickets are yet? And also how
much the coach will be? I look forward to seeing you at the
next theatre group meeting. We can discuss it then.
Best wishes,
Janet
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I would like to act in a play because I think the world of theatre is magical since it allows you to forget all your problems
in real life.
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Entertainment plays an important role in the happiness
of all people.
Entertainment has been around forever in one way or another
so this suggests that it is something that we all need from
time to time. Of course there are many different types of entertainment and different people enjoy different things but
there is no doubt that it is important.
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Hi Belinda,
yes, I love painting and sculpture, too, and all different kinds
of music. I particularly like modern art, especially Picasso and
Monet. I went to a classical concert last month and I thought
it was amazing. I couldn’t stop watching the musicians and
the conductor.
First of all, let us think about when we want to be entertained. Most of us work hard, either as children at school,
young people at college or university, or adults at work. During our working hours we have to think carefully about what
we are doing. This can be tiring and stressful. At the end of
the working day we need something to help us to relax. It is
actually important for our health that we do this no matter
what our age is.
Hi Tracy,
I have been a member of a gym for the last three years although
I’m not sure that’s really a club. I’d like to join a cookery club
but I can’t find anything in this area. Do you know of one that
you could recommend?
In our modern world entertainment has changed quite a lot.
The more traditional ways of entertainment were theatre,
music and then cinema and TV. These days the internet has
made a big difference to how we have fun and how we spend
our free time. Young people, in particular, love to spend hours
online and playing games on the computer and their smart
phone, but a surprising number of older people do, too.
To conclude, we can say that it doesn’t really matter what you
do in your leisure time; whichever type of entertainment
makes you feel good is valuable and important and we should
always find time to stop work for a while and have some fun.
Hi Keith,
yes I do like getting involved in group activities which is why I
joined this drama club. On the other hand, I also enjoy doing
things on my own too, like painting and listening to music.
What about you?
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I’ve always loved reading, especially adventure stories.
Social media is very important to me as I talk to my friends
and family on it almost every day.
I work in a busy restaurant as a chef. It’s hard work but I enjoy
it because it is a challenge.
Hi Sandra
Did you know that I joined a theatre group this year?
It’s great fun. Anyway, they are arranging a trip to a theatre
in London to see a musical called, ‘Summer in the City’.
I think I will probably go as I’m not on holiday that week and
it should be fun.
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In this picture, I can see a family playing a board game. I think
it must be a father, a mother and their son who is about seven
years old. They are probably at home in their living room.
They seem to be having fun as they are laughing. It looks like
they live in a nice, modern house and I can see some plants
behind them as well as a bookcase.
When I am home with my family we enjoy playing board
games and sometimes we play cards. If I am on my own I play
Hope you are well,
Janet
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games on my computer or on my tablet and I listen to music.
I think it is very important for families to spend time together,
especially when children are younger, as they learn a lot from
their parents even when they play games together. Also it
gives families a chance to talk to each other about anything
that they might be worried about or to make plans for things
to do in the future.
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I live in a small village about ten miles from here.
I go to the gym three times a week.
I like to collect postcards from all over the world.
I usually spend about an hour a day surfing the net.
My favourite food is curry and I like pizza, too.
03
In the first picture we can see a woman working on her own
at a computer. People who don’t work as part of a team are
usually independent and maybe they are self-employed because they don’t like having a boss. In the second picture we
can see three people working together. They are discussing
something at a desk or table. They all look quite serious, so
maybe they are trying to work out how to do something, or
make an important decision. People who like to work with
other people usually enjoy having workmates and might feel
lonely if they ever have to work on their own. I believe it is
more enjoyable to work with other people as you can share
your ideas and also talk to them if you have a problem. Also
your workmates may become your friends.
02
I think teenagers don’t make healthy food choices because
fast food is very cheap and the restaurants are modern and
attractive to teenagers.
03
Hi David,
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I think the best meal I ever had was on a Greek island, at
Easter. We had lamb, roast potatoes and vegetables. It was
delicious and there was a lovely view of the sea from the
restaurant.
I have never been to a circus as I don’t like the way that they
use animals but I have been to London Zoo. It is a very big zoo
and there are many different species of animals there. Some
of them are small but they also have animals, like elephants
and giraffes, which are huge. At the zoo they try to breed animals that are in danger and they do a lot of research to protect animals from all over the world. I enjoyed looking at
some of the more unusual animals and the monkeys were really funny. It’s actually an educational experience because
they give you lots of information. I think people like to go to
zoos to see animals that they wouldn’t usually be able to see.
A circus offers very unusual types of entertainment that people have to be very talented to do, so the circus is the only
place that you can go to see this kind of thing.
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Hello Pavlos,
when I was about seven years old my mother showed me how
to make pizza. I remember that I put about seven different
toppings on it because I couldn’t decide what I wanted!
Hi Tina,
I once had a fish soup in a restaurant but I didn’t like it because the seafood in it was difficult to eat. It tasted strange
too, and I didn’t feel very well after.
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Today I’m going to talk about the best ways to learn. There are
of course many different ways that people can learn things and
over the years teaching and learning methods have changed.
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More traditional ways of learning are usually in a classroom
with a teacher or lecturer at a school, college or university.
Books have always been used with the teacher explaining everything. These days the internet is used a lot more. Students
can study at home on their own and do research independently without a teacher. Some courses are offered completely online. You can even do a whole degree at home, using
just your computer. Some parents choose to teach their children at home and the internet is valuable in this situation.
Hi Anna,
I am a member of a food club in our town and they are
arranging a trip to a TV studio to see a programme being
made with a celebrity chef called Robby Brown. He is one
of my favourite chefs so I’m very excited. After the studio,
we are going to have a meal in a famous restaurant. I think
it will probably be rather expensive, but never mind.
Another way of learning is outside the classroom. People can
go to museums, galleries or historic buildings and learn about
many different things. This makes learning more interesting,
as students can look at actual objects rather than just read
about them or just look at pictures in a school book.
Hope to see you soon,
John
Finally, it has to be said that in order to learn something the
lesson should be interesting and fun so that the student really
wants to learn. It is a fact that we remember things better if
we are really interested in the subject.
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These days zoos are very different to how they used to be.
Now their main job is to protect endangered species and to
do research to help animals that live in the wild to survive better. When people pay to go to a zoo they are helping to provide money for all the important work that zoos do. Without a
doubt, zoos have stopped some animals from becoming
extinct.
Dear secretary,
Thank you for the email. I would like to go on the trip to the
TV studio very much. Robby Brown is my favourite celebrity
chef and I have all his books. I love the way he makes everything so easy to understand but the food always looks wonderful. I also think he is an ordinary person in that he doesn’t
think he’s better than other people even though he is so famous.
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Also, it will be exciting to go to a famous restaurant. Which
one will we go to? Or is it a surprise? I guess it will be very expensive but then we all need to have a treat every now and
then, don’t we? Do you know how much the whole trip will
cost yet? Will we pay for the food at the restaurant when we
are there, or before we go? See you at the next meeting!
In the first picture I can see a woman taking photographs in a
forest. She has a good camera so she might be a professional
photographer. Maybe she works for a magazine or for a company that makes adverts. She could even be doing research of
some kind. On the other hand, photography might be one of
her hobbies. I think the sort of person who likes taking photographs has to enjoy being on their own and they have to be
patient to get the best shots.
Best wishes,
John
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In the second picture a woman is rock climbing. She is using
special equipment, including a helmet to protect her head. It
looks quite difficult. You need to be physically strong and also
quite brave to do an activity like this. Rock climbing would
definitely be the most difficult of the activities to do and many
people would not be able to do it at all because they wouldn’t
be fit enough.
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Learning to cook is an important life skill.
One of the basic things that we need to live is food and drink.
Therefore, learning to cook is necessary for everyone. However, you would be surprised to see how many people don’t
think this is true and never cook themselves a meal.
04
When I was in my last year at school I had to take three exams
called A Levels. I needed to pass these exams so that I could
go to university. I felt very nervous before I took them because they were so important. Luckily, I managed to pass
them all and I went to the university that I had chosen for my
first choice. I was so happy when I got the results.
Exams are a good way to test one’s knowledge but it also depends on the subject. For example, a music exam would probably mean that you would need to play an instrument well
and an art exam would mean that you need to produce a
piece of art. Sometimes you don’t need to write anything in
an exam because the examiner just asks you questions.
Let’s look at the advantages of being able to cook. First of all,
you can’t always expect that someone will be there to cook a
meal for you. Of course when we are young our parents do
the cooking at home but it is important that they teach their
children to be able to feed themselves even if it is a very basic
meal. People may argue that everyone can just use a microwave but this is not going to be fresh and healthy food, so
you shouldn’t eat microwave food often. Another argument
might be that we can all live off takeaways or restaurant food.
This is not only very expensive, but again it may not be good
quality food.
Finally, there is another important reason why everyone
should learn to cook. It is what we call a valuable social skill.
That means that you can cook for other people, have a dinner
party or treat someone to a home-cooked meal on a special
occasion, like their birthday. It is a good way to show that you
like and care about people.
04
Today I am going to talk about saving the environment. As we
all know the environment is in danger as people are slowly
damaging it and even destroying it so there is no doubt that
things need to change.
Firstly, we should think about why this is so important. When
we pollute the air, land and sea we are putting our health in
danger. Also we are endangering animals and plants. Bad
weather caused by global warming destroys the food that we
eat and the places that we live in, as floods and fires happen
all over the world. Also the rubbish that we leave everywhere
causes problems to the natural world; especially things such
as plastic which are not biodegradable.
So what can we do to improve this terrible situation? Of course
every one of us can try not to waste food and energy. We can
recycle glass, paper, metal and food. We can also plant more
trees to keep the air that we breathe cleaner and try not to use
cars often. If we buy a new car it should be an electric one that
does not cause exhaust fumes to go into the air.
To sum up, we can see that learning to cook is not only important but even necessary if you are to improve the quality of
your life.
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I enjoy going for long walks, reading a book and playing games
on my smart phone. I will probably go on a camping holiday
with my family. I don’t eat breakfast but I usually have a sandwich for lunch and a big meal in the evening.
02
In this picture I can see a large white tiger in a zoo. There are
people looking at it through a big glass window. One woman
is taking photographs of it. There is also a group of schoolchildren who are probably on a school trip to the zoo. The tiger
looks depressed as it has its head down. It’s a very unnatural
environment for a tiger to be in.
I once saw a group of dolphins in the sea near an island. Although
dolphins aren’t unusual animals it was still a big surprise to see
them and I felt like I was watching something magical. They
seemed to be playing and they were very beautiful.
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Finally, the most important question is: who is responsible for
protecting our planet? The simple answer is that everyone is
responsible. Governments need to pass new laws to protect
the environment and spend more money helping businesses
to do this. Then every person in the world has to do what they
can to make things better. We only have one planet so let’s
look after it.
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would like to ask you to proceed to the checkout counters at
about 6 so that there won't be further delays. The shop’s coffee
shop will close as normal at five o’clock.
TEST 1
You will listen to 17 short recordings. You can listen to each
recording TWO TIMES ONLY.
You have 40 minutes to complete the test.
Part 1
You listen to a short monologue or dialogue and identify
specific information such as a phone number, a time, or a place.
0. M: Hi! It’s John here. I left my coat at your house last night.
It’s a long raincoat with a red hood at the top. The coat also has
a green belt and it’s dark blue, almost looks like black in the
dark. When you next come to my house, please can you bring it?
1. F: Let’s go to the shopping centre today. Everything at the shoe
shop is fifty percent off. There’s a pair of shoes I want to get which
normally costs eighty pounds. I will be very happy to buy them for
half. John also told me to have a look for a belt and a tie for Sue's
wedding but he doesn't want to spend more than 30 pounds.
2. M: My doctor told me to do more exercise because I need to
lose weight. I went to the gym yesterday for about an hour and
run 6 miles but I prefer to be outside. This morning I went to the
park and ran five miles. I felt great afterwards even if I ran a
mile less. I was thinking of running at least 4 kilometres a day
and if I can, some more, depending on the day.
3. F: Hi Jane. Are you free on Saturday night? I have two free
tickets to see any film at the local cinema, the one opposite the
shopping centre. I want to see the latest horror film which is on
at seven o’clock. Do you want to come with me? If so, call me
back soon. Maybe we'll get something to eat too.
5. F: The police stopped me the other day while I was driving
through town. I thought I had gone through a red light, but I was
wrong. Then I wondered if the problem was that I stopped by
the chemist's in a no-parking zone. Anyway, I smiled and gave
the policeman my driving licence but he still gave me a ticket
for speeding.
9. F: Please can I have your attention ladies and gentlemen? As
the store is full of customers today, the shop will be closing an
hour later and not at five thirty as shown on the signs. Still, we
12. M: We have to go over to the entrance over there. Are you
going to come around with me?
F: The museum is really big so I think there will be areas you
won’t want to see with me.
M: I would like to see the old cars and factory engines.
F: I find those things quite boring. You go and look at them and
I’ll go and look at the old clothes.
M: Great idea! Let’s meet back here in an hour to go see the
paintings together.
F: Great idea!
Part 2
14. Four people are discussing what they are planning to do
in the summer. Complete the sentences below.
7. F: Are you ready for a holiday? We have cruise ships leaving
Southampton once a week and once every two weeks to Greece
and America respectively. To get the best price, call us today and
get a ten percent discount. Offer is limited for today's bookings
and is valid for the month of June.
8. M: There is a large car park with five floors in the middle of the
city next to the shopping centre but it costs 10 pounds per hour.
The train station car park is more affordable therefore also an option but if you go behind the old theatre, you can park for free.
11. F: Oh, the waiter is coming over to our table. Have you decided what you would like to have? Maybe a fruit juice after all
this walking?
M: I was thinking of having a hot chocolate with some cream.
F: That sounds delicious. I’m going to have a latte coffee with a
slice of cake.
M: I think I changed my mind. I’m also going to have some
chocolate cake but instead of hot chocolate, I’ll have a pot of
tea. Too many calories, otherwise.
13. F: Hello. Can I help you?
M: Yes. I want to buy a gift for my brother. It’s his birthday next
week. I was thinking of maybe a film or a computer game. I
know they're on sale at ten pounds fifty.
F: Do you know what game console he has?
M: Oh. No, I don’t. Maybe a film on DVD would be better,
then. How much is this film?
F: That’s twelve pounds fifty. And I can wrap it up for a gift for
only an extra pound.
M: No, thanks. There's no need. Here you are.
4. M: When you get to the traffic lights, turn right and then go
straight on until you get to the supermarket. Turn left here and
continue down the road where the bus station is, for about half a
mile. When you get to the butcher’s shop, you will see the post
office across the road.
6. M: Good evening. Please can I reserve a table for four people
this evening? If possible, can we have a table by the window
and not next to the kitchen? Oh and last time we were seated by
the door which was also inconvenient. If that's too much to ask,
then dining on the 1st floor will have to do. We will arrive at the
restaurant at seven o’clock.
10. M: Hello. I saw your advertisement in the local newspaper. I
am looking to rent a flat in the city centre, starting next month.
Please can you call me to let me know what flats are available?
My name is Jim and my number is 0544 45584.
If you can't reach me for any reason, try my father at 0544
48554. His name is Sam. Thank you.
Speaker A
Well once the exams are over I’ll be thinking about preparing
for university so I’m not really going to get the chance to go on
holiday somewhere new and exciting. In fact even a few days in
my favourite resort will probably be out of the question this
year. Instead it looks like I’ll have to spend the summer months
trying to get some money together for uni. Never mind, there
will be other summers to have fun.
Speaker B
Actually I’m really looking forward to the summer because I
have recently been doing some research on the internet about
my family tree and it’s really strange what I discovered. We
have been going to a particular seaside resort for years as my
parents like it there and it turns out I have a cousin who lives
there. It’s highly likely we’ve even walked past each other in the
past but this time we have arranged to meet up. I hope she’s as
nice as she seems to be on Skype.
Speaker C
I’m off to my Aunt and Uncle’s hotel for the summer. It’s a huge
place on the coast that looks over the sea. I haven’t been there
for years and my parents are going away without me this year so
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my aunt invited me to spend the summer with them. We get on
really well so it should be fun. I offered to help out around the
hotel but they insisted that I need a rest after my exams. I’m
quite relieved they said that!
Speaker D
We nearly always go to the same place every year because we
like it so much but this year we decided to be a bit more adventurous. In fact we are going to Barcelona in Spain which I’ve
heard is a beautiful city. I really like art and last year I did a
painting course at evening classes so I’m looking forward to visiting all the amazing art galleries in Barcelona. I’ve been told by
some friends that the tapas bars are particularly good in
Barcelona so I will probably put on some weight.
Part 3
15. Listen to two parents discussing the issue of their child’s
diet. Read the opinions below and decide whose opinion
matches the statements. The man, the woman or both the
man and the woman.
M: What’s for dinner tonight?
W: Pizza and salad.
M: Pizza again! We had that on Wednesday!
W: I know but Tim really fancied it.
M: Well I think you need to give him much less fast food and
make him eat healthier food such as fish or chicken. He hardly
ever eats fruit and vegetables. It’s important that he eats healthily at his age.
W: He is having salad with the pizza. He’s fifteen now and we
can’t control everything he eats. He’s not even overweight.
M: That doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s healthy and I disagree that we shouldn’t decide on all the meals, after all, we’re
doing all the shopping and cooking.
W: Well that’s your fault. I wanted to make him more independent when he was much younger and showed an interest in learning how to cook basic meals but you said there would be plenty
of time for that when he grows up and leaves home.
M: Look, I’m not saying he shouldn’t have any fast food but we
really should restrict it. He’s getting in to bad eating habits and I
really don’t think that he has any idea what a balanced diet is.
W: Well he’s rushing out later to go to the cinema with his
friends so I wanted to get him something quick and easy. He’ll
be having a healthy meal with us for the next few nights. Also
he’s worked so hard for his school exams lately that he deserves
a bit of a treat.
M: That’s true. I’m not really moaning about Tim at all. He’s a really good lad on the whole and I’m proud of him. I just think it’s
important that we maintain some quality family time together. Sitting down for a healthy evening meal is the ideal time to do that.
It gives us the perfect chance to catch up with each other.
W: Absolutely and I’m sure Tim feels the same.
Part 4
16. Listen to a careers advisor talking to a group of students
about finding a job and answer the questions below.
This is a voluntary seminar being held for students to help them
in the search for jobs. Unfortunately the majority of undergraduates wait until they have graduated before they seriously start
considering a long term career. Believe me, this is not the sensible way forward! The last thing you want to be doing is desperately trying to find a job when everyone else is and the
competition is really tough. The best thing to do is get ahead of
the game. If you put it off too long you may end up unemployed
for a while. You are probably all familiar with the social networking websites of Facebook and Myspace etc., but networking can also be useful in the world of work. To find the right job,
you shouldn’t just look through adverts in newspapers. Although
this can be useful, you should also ask the people you already
know. Your friends and family are part of your network and they
may know about positions that you may be interested in. For example, if you have an uncle who works in the business sector of
a bank, ask him about successful local businesses. You may already have a part-time job in a shop. If you do, then do some research. How else might you work for your current employer?
What other opportunities do they offer? Maybe you’ve just finished studying for a degree in accountancy and you have been
working part time in a supermarket. Why not ask about accountancy work with your boss? Loyalty is something that is highly
valued by employers today. In short, you should look closer to
home as well as far and wide in your search for the perfect job.
17. Listen to a woman talking about New Orleans and
answer the questions below.
Whenever I meet a stranger in New Orleans, one of the first
questions I’m asked is where I’m from. It’s a loaded question I
tend to answer warily because I have a loaded answer: New York
City. It tends to elicit raised eyebrows because there is a general
perception in New Orleans today that the city is being swarmed,
occupied and rendered unrecognizable by New Yorkers.
Evidence would include a handful of popular restaurants opening recently by former New Yorkers; and, most significantly, the
doubling and even tripling of property values in some neighbourhoods, forcing out long time residents, particularly working-class African-Americans.
Last year New Orleans ranked the fastest-growing city in the
United States. But most of the new citizens are not New Yorkers. A study found that only one in nine New Orleanians had not
lived in the city prior to Katrina, meaning that about 80 percent
of the increase comes from the return of former residents displaced by the storm.
The new New Orleanians have arrived in two phases. First were
city planners, environmentalists, educators, social workers, civil
rights activists, and criminal justice reformers who came to help
the city rebuild after Katrina; these people largely left the city
after three or four years, when funding ran out.
In 2010, the year I moved to the city, a second wave of transplants began arriving, enticed by the robust regional economy,
seeking opportunities unavailable in more expensive cities. These
newcomers were greater in number, more specially skilled, and
serious about planting domestic and economic roots here.
TEST 2
You will listen to 17 short recordings. You can listen to each
recording TWO TIMES ONLY.
You have 40 minutes to complete the test.
Part 1
You listen to a short monologue or dialogue and identify
specific information such as a phone number, a time, or a place.
0. F: Hello. It’s mum. Please can you go to the shop on your
way home and get me some chocolate? I don’t like the chocolate
with raisins, but I do like the one with nuts. Please make sure
it’s not dark or white chocolate, I can only eat milk chocolate.
1. F: Are you ready for tomorrow’s trip? My dad can’t take me
to the train station at eight thirty, so I have to catch the bus. Instead of catching the 9:05 train, we will have to get the next one.
So if 9.30 is too late for you, let me know. Maybe I could
arrange to take the 8.05 bus. We'll see. Talk later.
2. M: Last week I went cycling every day. On Wednesday I
managed to cycle the ten miles to town. On Friday I only cycled
around the park, though and then it was raining on Saturday, so I
didn’t go out but on Sunday I did two miles more than Wednesday. By the end of the month I hope to have reached 20 miles if
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M: Sorry, I haven't got any. But I can make some fresh
lemonade with ice if you want.
F: You know I'd love to have some, more than anything else. I
just thought you meant a soft drink, like a cola, or something.
That's why I thought of the ice tea at first.
M: Ok then. I’ll be back in a few minutes. I'll make some
coffee for me too while I'm at it.
I am to enter the cycling marathon in the summer. 40 miles is a
lot but I hope I will get there with proper practice.
3. F: I hope you can help me. I have lost my son. He is about
thirteen years old but is tall for his age. He is wearing a black
jacket and white trainers. His hair is black and long. Here's a
photo of him. His hair's a bit shorter than that now and he's also
a bit thinner, but otherwise that's what he looks like now.
4. M: You need to go to the end of the road and turn right.
Go down that road for about half a kilometre and go over the
railway bridge. Next to the train station turn left and the coffee
shop is by the supermarket on the right, opposite the police station.
5. F: Hello John. I expected to see you at the swimming pool
today, but you didn’t come. I’m going out to watch a movie this
evening with some friends, followed by dinner. Would you like
to join us? If so, we could walk there together if you are in the
mood. Anyway, please give me a call. I'll be at home till 5. Bye.
Part 2
14. Four people are discussing their family home. Complete
the sentences below.
6. M: Please can I have a meat pizza with extra chicken and
onions please? Can I also have a medium Italian special pizza
with extra cheese but no olives please? Can we also add some
bacon to the first one? Thanks. Finally, can I have some garlic
bread with no tomato please? That'll be all.
7. F: Hi. It's Stacy here. Just calling to let you know I've changed
numbers. As you know, my number used to be 07911 124365. I
asked the phone company for something easy to remember like
07911 123456, but they said that was already taken. Anyway, my
new number is 07911 126534. Oh sorry, that's Bob's number. I'm
hopeless. So it's 07911 134625. Talk soon.
8. F: Can I have your attention please? We are sorry to announce
that all flights this evening will be delayed. This is because there
is low visibility at the airport due to the heavy fog after the storm.
Snow is also expected for tonight, so there are likely to be further
delays for later flights, especially if there are strong winds.
Please contact the airline for more information. Thank you.
9. F: I am so excited. I am going on holiday next week. My suitcase is nearly ready, and I have my passport and tickets. I hope
the weather will be great in Italy. Do you remember how terrible
it was last summer in Spain? Anyway, I'm still trying to convince Steve to stop by Greece on our way back to England but
he's not made his mind up yet. I will send you a postcard and
bring back a gift for you either way.
10. M: This month on Busy Teen Youth Centre enjoy great
discounts on a range of activities. Sign up for our famous painting classes from Monday to Wednesday and get the first class
free. From Tuesday to Thursday practise your writing skills with
discounts of 50%. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn
more about poetry from the experts from Thursday to Saturday.
And throughout the weekend you and your friend can become
top sculptors with rates being 30% off.
11. M: What do you want to do tonight?
F: I was thinking we could go to the cinema.
M: Again? We went last night. Why don’t we do something different?
F: Ok. Let’s go to that new Greek restaurant in town.
M: I was thinking something more active, like the sports centre.
F: Well, I guess we could do that if that's what you really want.
It's better than staying at home at least.
M: Ok, ok, it's obvious you aren't in the mood for that so let's
stick to your plan.
12. M: It’s really hot today. Would you like to drink something?
F: I could really do with something cold, like an ice tea.
13. F: The school trip leaves on Saturday morning. Will your
son be coming with us?
M: Yes. He has always wanted to go to London. Should I pay
everything now? It's 40 pounds, isn't it?
F: Yes, but you needn’t pay in full today. You can give half now.
The rest you can pay on the day. Also, you should give Jason
about 10 pounds just in case he wants to buy something from the
gift shop.
Speaker A
Generally I like living at home with my family. There are five of
us. I’ve got a brother and a sister and we fight a lot but I love
them really. My parents give us everything we need, in fact they
buy us lots of things, especially clothes. My social life suffers a
bit as I have to babysit for my little brother and sister quite often
and I have many jobs to do around the house apart from my
work for university. It’s difficult to get any spare time to go out
and have fun.
Speaker B
I guess we have quite a large family for such a small house.
Both mum and dad work during the day and we are all at school
so it’s good to have someone at home to do the cooking and
keep the house in order. They are both wonderful company anyway and sometimes when I have a problem and mum and dad
aren’t home or are very busy, they are there for me to talk to. I
like having three generations living under one roof. It’s taught
us all to be more tolerant and not to be selfish.
Speaker C
We do tend to get under each other’s feet a lot and I wish I could
have my own bedroom, but I think the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages. For a start, there’s always someone to talk to and
someone to help me if I have a problem. There are enough of us
to make a basketball team so we play as a family against our
friends. Mum says that we have exhausted her but really she’s
very proud of us all.
Speaker D
He takes up all of our time as there’s so much that he needs;
feeding, changing, bathing and sometimes just a cuddle or some
attention. He really has changed our lives completely. I don’t resent losing my free time though as he’s worth it. He’s not very
entertaining yet as he can’t do much. The house is messier than
it used to be too. His things are everywhere but on the other
hand we try to keep everything really clean even if it is untidy.
Part 3
15. Listen to a man and a woman talking and decide whose
opinion matches the statements, the man, the woman, or
both the man and the woman.
M: I was reading an article last night that said that 85% of tenyear-olds own a mobile phone. I’m not surprised that most
teenagers have a mobile but that’s a lot of young children with a
mobile, isn’t it?
W: I think it’s terrible. What are their parents thinking? What
happened to the good old days before all this technology when
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kids used to play outside together kicking a ball around. They
were certainly healthier than today’s young generation.
M: I agree with you up to a point about the playing outside
thing but on the other hand you have to move with the times,
don’t you? And as for parents, well I feel a bit sorry for them as
they are under a lot of pressure to buy phones and computer
games and all sorts of other gadgets. Basically I don’t think
there’s any harm in younger children having a mobile as long as
it doesn’t have a negative effect on their schoolwork.
W: There’s no way mobiles should be allowed in schools. They
just create a nightmare for the teachers.
M: Well yes, I agree that the temptation to start texting might be
too great for lots of children and it’s so important that they concentrate in their lessons.
W: I can see that they give young people more independence. I
mean if a teenager wants to go out with their friends they can let
their parents know where they are and if they have a problem
the parents can get to them quickly. But that still doesn’t make
them appropriate for younger children in my opinion.
M: Well we can agree to disagree on that one. Actually one
thing I find worrying is the many reports of phones overheating
especially overnight when they are recharging. There have been
many cases of house fires due to burning mobiles.
W: Really? I’ve never heard of that happening before. I’ll be
more careful in future.
Part 4
16. Listen to someone talking about a piece of art and
answer the questions below.
As the erosion of our oceans’ coral reef rapidly worsens, sculptor Jason Decaires Taylor is taking an unconventional approach
to replenishing the ecosystem. Taylor is installing underwater
sculptures to help encourage underwater life while also exploring the boundaries of art.
Taylor has created an incredible artificial reef of statues he calls
Silent Evolution. Located off the coast of Cancun, Mexico, the
compelling installation took several months to complete. Silent
Evolution embodies a spirit that shifts between sadness and awe,
all the while reminding us of the intricate relationship between
man and nature. His thoughtful placement in the shallow and
crystal-clear waters of The National Marine Park of Cancun,
Mexico, makes the piece very accessible to divers and tourists
who can watch, as, over time, the sculptures develop and become ‘dressed’ in coral.
I probably don’t have to mention the life-threatening conditions
natural reefs are under today due to human behavior. However,
artificial reefs, which are quite a new phenomenon, have proved
to be a very good alternative as they are durable, environmentally friendly and offer relief to the natural ones as they can regenerate. With 400 life-size human sculptures installed 9 metres
below sea level, Taylor’s installment plays many roles, but it is
foremost an artificial reef encouraging the growth of marine life.
Taylor’s sculptures are created with a pH-neutral concrete, reinforced with fiberglass, which, surprisingly, attracts marine life.
Taylor also ‘rescues’ corals that were damaged in storms or by
humans, and replants these on his sculptures.
There’s a strong feeling of hope in the work, even though the
physical structure of the sculptures look as though the people
have been tied together. Taylor’s message can be read in many
different ways and voices, but what he does perfectly, is to remind us of our close relationship with - and not to mention dependency on nature.
17. Listen to a city planner talking about a new housing estate.
Good afternoon everyone, well we are at an important stage in
the planning of the new housing estate on the edge of the village
next to the recreation ground. First of all I want to make it clear
that unfortunately we are not in a position to make a final deci-
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sion on the project. There are a number of reasons for this which
I will outline as quickly and clearly as I can.
Firstly I will give an overview of the project and discuss the positive aspects of which there are many. With previous similar developments one of the main concerns was the lack of affordable
housing. We certainly need to be able to provide small homes for
the youngsters who are just starting out on the property market.
This came up as one of the main concerns at the last committee
meeting. I am happy to say that this project does in fact meet
those requirements with 20 two-bedroom houses included in the
scheme. The public spaces around the estate look very attractive
however there was the promise of a children’s playground which
has been omitted from the last plans. I know this was something
that many young families felt was lacking in the village and so
this is a facility that needs to be back on board.
Now as a council we have spent a lot of time working with the
developers to make this work for everyone and we have been
quite flexible. However considering that this is supposedly the
final plan we must insist on some changes to cover the needs of
the whole village considering we are here to represent the whole
community not just some sections of the local population.
Therefore until we have the latest drawings we simply can’t approve the plans. Now are there any questions at this point?
TEST 3
You will listen to 17 short recordings. You can listen to each
recording TWO TIMES ONLY.
You have 40 minutes to complete the test.
Part 1
You listen to a short monologue or dialogue and identify
specific information such as a phone number, a time, or a place.
0. M: Hi Lucy, it’s Jim. I’m leaving Brighton at 9am on Saturday.
I’ll probably get there quicker if I drive through Three Bridges
and Crawley on the way. Anyway, see you soon in London!
1. M: The steak looks good and so does the fish and chips.
Even the vegetarian dish looks delicious! Maybe I’ll have fish
and chips for a change as I usually eat so much red meat! I guess I
could get some salad too. Never mind, that'll be it. Thanks.
2. F: I lost my bag yesterday evening and I think I left it on the
train. It’s quite small. Not as big as those large bags for shopping. It’s made of plastic but it looks like leather. I really hope
you can find it.
3. M: The 11.15 train to Surrey will now leave with a 30-minute
delay. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and hope
that it won’t affect your journey in any way. For those in a hurry,
the express train to Surrey departs at 11.30, 25 minutes from now.
4. F: Hello. I ordered a book about flowers but instead I got a
book with recipes using garden vegetables. Please could you send
me what I ordered, at your earliest convenience? Also, could you
add to my order the new dieting book by Dr Chan? Thanks.
5. F: I imagine you must be tired after all that sightseeing and
walking around the city so now you’ll have some free time to
have a look around the market. There are unique local products
that you can take back home. We’ll all meet again in 2 hours in
the coach park outside the swimming pool.
6. M: I’m so sorry I’m late. I’ve spent the last half hour going
round in circles in the one-way traffic system in the pouring
rain! There’s no direct route anymore through town. I know it’s
to reduce traffic but it wastes so much time! At least there aren't
any traffic lights to delay you any further.
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7. F: I know you have all worked so hard. That’s why I’m puzzled that your exam results fail to show this. It’s strange, as your
coursework and essays were well above the usual standard.
We'll have to look into what happened and why.
8. M: I hope I never have to work with Harry again. I can’t trust
him to get on with his work without me watching over him. He
never misses a chance to have a break. I wish he would realise
how much his behaviour annoys everybody else! They’re losing
patience with him!
9. F: Hi Emma. I don’t think I’ll wear my new dress to the wedding, after all. It fits well and blue looks great on me but it’s a
bit too informal for the occasion. I’ll just have to find something
else, I suppose. I have spotted a beautiful long red dress in the
city centre that would be ideal. Can we go together to have a look
in the afternoon?
10. M: Mr. Pembroke, I understand your concern, but gaining 4
kilos in 3 months is nothing to worry about and certainly does
not mean you should get tested. You haven’t been exercising and
you’ve been on holiday recently, so it’s not surprising, really.
You don't need to worry, now that you're back, you're gradually
going to lose this weight.
11. M: We will be closing earlier today. Unfortunately we have
fewer people around to help than usual since many have taken
holiday leave. We should be back to normal tomorrow unless
there is a railway strike again. I remind you a storm is expected
tonight so make sure you drive home safely. Oh, and can someone call Jason to see if he's feeling any better? We really need
him tomorrow.
12. F: I think if my sister and I didn’t have so much in
common, we wouldn’t spend so much time together now that
we’re older and have more responsibilities. We share many characteristics and we even look alike! It's great that our
families get along too, so we spend a lot of time all together.
13. M: Do you see where the school is? Just over there, opposite
the church. Well, take the street that takes you past both and
keep going until you see the bank. The cinema is just next door.
If you see the chemist, then you’ve gone too far.
Part 2
14. Four people are discussing something they studied.
Complete the sentences below.
Speaker A
I guess it was almost a foregone conclusion that I would be a
doctor like my parents and grandfather. It’s not that I had a burning passion to go to medical school and I actually considered engineering for a while but in the end it seemed right to keep it in
the family. It was certainly more challenging than I had thought
it would be. My parents and grandfather made medicine seem
effortless when I was a child. It’s not much fun being a medical
student and you certainly need stamina. I wouldn’t change a
thing now though.
Speaker B
I was always a movie buff. We went to the cinema all the time
as a family when I was young. Studying drama was all I ever
wanted to do although my parents tried to discourage me because it doesn’t exactly guarantee job security. The course was
everything I’d hoped it would be and I met some amazing people in the world of showbiz. What surprised me in a good way
was the theory and lectures that we took part in. I enjoyed them
almost as much as the practical stuff. It was fascinating to learn
about the history of theatre and cinema.
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Speaker C
M: I decided to study archaeology as I love both history and art
and it seemed to combine the two. The course I chose had one
year of study in Italy, close to Pompeii and I really wanted to go
and work there. I’d already studied Italian at school so it was a
good chance for me to brush up on my language skills. It was
fantastic working alongside other archaeologists and students
from all over the world and I learned so much about other cultures. I’ve got friends all over the world now.
Speaker D
I was on a yoga retreat on a Greek island a few years back.
I was actually helping out a friend who ran the retreat so it wasn’t really a holiday and I wasn’t paid but I got free accommodation and met some very interesting people. I had many
fascinating conversations with one of the yoga teachers about
meditation, yoga and mindfulness. I realised that my life back
home was too hectic and that I was burning the candle at both
ends. My whole thought process changed that summer thanks to
him.
Part 3
15. Listen to two parents discussing the issue of children
having a job. Read the opinions below and decide whose
opinion matches the statements. The man, the woman or
both the man and the woman.
M: My son wants to get a job filling shelves at the local supermarket. I have to say the rate of pay for sixteen year olds is surprisingly good. They are advertising for young people to work
Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday and I can’t
make up my mind if that’s too much for him as he is studying
for exams now.
W: I certainly wouldn’t be keen on that idea for my Susan. Kids
these days are under so much pressure at school, the last thing
they should be doing is working as well. I can’t see any advantages to that whatsoever.
M: As I said I am a bit worried about his schoolwork suffering
but on the other hand it’s good for them to earn a bit of money
and learn that it is hard to come by and doesn’t grow on trees. I
mean the bank of mum and dad is all very good but teenagers
are expensive things.
W: Tell me about it! Susan wants a laptop. I believe you can
teach them about money without them having to go out and earn
their own. Just limit their pocket money and encourage them to
save up for the extra things they really want.
M: But it’s not just about the money, is it? They learn how to interact with all sorts of people when they go to work and they
have to be responsible and reliable. These are all important qualities. They soon learn that they can’t mess around when they
have a job.
W: Won’t you regret it if Adam doesn’t do well in his exams
though?
M: Well yes, I mean I think the supermarket job might be a bit
much to be honest but I’m sure we can find him something for a
few hours on a Saturday. That would still give him plenty of
time to study and relax too.
Part 4
16. Listen to an architect talking about green space in cities
and answer the questions below.
New York has incredible potential to improve the quality of life
in the city by utilizing the miles and miles of roof-tops to provide amenity spaces to relax, grow food and get in touch with
nature. With the right types of policies in place, many building
owners would leap at the opportunity to turn their barren
rooftops and walls into a private or public oasis.
While important progress has been made in New York, there is
considerable room to utilise green roofs and walls to fight climate
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change, create jobs and improve equity and social justice. We are
calling for law makers to make changes to the building code so all
new buildings are capable of supporting green roof installations.
We are at a critical point as a city, with rents increasing faster than
wages; environmental catastrophes such as floods threatening the
city’s livelihood; high rates of asthma, obesity and hunger; and increasing divisions between the haves and have-nots. The benefits
of green infrastructure to New York City are well documented:
green infrastructure reduces energy demand, reduces flooding,
improves housing quality, air quality and public health and supports urban agriculture. For New Yorkers, the choice is ours
whether we embrace green infrastructure now, as a solution to our
environmental and societal challenges, or whether this technology
remains underused. Maybe in the future we will call New York
the Green Apple instead of the Big Apple.
17. Listen to a teacher suggesting an idea for a future school
trip at a staff meeting and answer the questions below.
W: I’ve come up with an idea for an educational visit for our
class. Why don’t we go to the local science centre in Greenwood? It offers loads of interactive activities on different topics,
from sports science and computing to thermal imaging, so there
will be something to suit everybody. There’s also a planetarium
where you can watch 360 degree films of, for example, the solar
system, the moon or even ‘black holes’. I am certain that the
visit would create a variety of opportunities for the students to
practice their English in an enjoyable way. For instance, the activities would involve following instructions and explaining information to each other. Another resource is the website. It is
really cool so we could do some research before our trip. Finally, when we return to class we could discuss the different
things we did and perhaps write about the experience.
The centre is quite reasonably priced at only £4 per person and it
is conveniently located on the bus route from the town centre.
There is a café with a wide selection of freshly-prepared food
and drinks. I’m sure it would be an extremely unforgettable and
informative experience for the students and us teachers.
TEST 4
You will listen to 17 short recordings. You can listen to each
recording TWO TIMES ONLY.
You have 40 minutes to complete the test.
Part 1
You listen to a short monologue or dialogue and identify
specific information such as a phone number, a time, or a place.
0. F: Hi Jerry. My car’s broken down, so I’m thinking of taking
the bus. It’ll be quicker than going on foot, as it’s quite a long
walk to the town from my house since I live by the train station.
1. F: Hi Liz. My husband is taking my children to school this
morning so I won’t have the car. I can’t now pick up my dog
from the vet's, so I was wondering if you could, after you come
back from shopping? Many thanks! I owe you one!
2. M: I could never imagine myself working as a pilot and having to deal with stressful situations. But what I feel is even more
stressful is working with people. Imagine having to deal with
employees everyday as managers do, or even difficult customers, if you are a taxi driver! Luckily I don't have to do any of
these in my job, it's just me and the animals!
3. M: I’ve just bought a new car! It’s in really good condition as
the previous owner took great care of it. This is what matters to
me, though, not that the price wasn't good for a car that size. The
colour, on the other hand, isn't my favourite, I'm afraid!
4. F: A friend from work is having a party tomorrow evening.
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Casual clothes are not allowed, as it’s a special occasion, so that
means I can’t go in my beach dress! I only have one evening
dress, though. Looks like I’ll have to wear that. I wish I could
wear that lovely blue dress I usually wear for work meetings. I
think it fits me perfectly.
5. M: Hello. I’ve just received my order and there is an item
missing. All the fruit and vegetables are here but there was no
ice cream included with my frozen food produce. Only the fish
was delivered. Could you send the missing item with my next
order, please? And could you also add some lettuce and bananas? I must have forgotten all about them.
6. F: I haven’t learnt much from that language course! It appealed
to me as it was the right level and a good price, too! But I’d have
been better off paying for a more expensive course. It was just so
rushed, you see. I hoped that I would have got to an advanced level
by now but I feel like I need to start over from the easiest parts.
7. M: I’ve lost my umbrella. I’ve checked under the seat on the
platform where I was sitting but maybe I left it in the waiting
room? Anyway, its not there now. There were lots of schoolchildren around yesterday and maybe one of them has handed it
in to you?
8. M: Due to high winds, we will be unable to fly directly to
Lindos Island. Instead, we’ll have to divert to Santa Monica Island which lies between Martin Island and Fire Island. I will
keep you updated on any further changes and apologise for any
inconvenience caused.
9. M: I managed to get a ticket for the concert! A company employee told me they still had some seats reserved for wheelchair
users, so I was lucky. They’re not as expensive as the normal
tickets and they’re even cheaper than the ones which are discounted if you’re not working.
10. M: Hi. It’s Terry. I’m ringing you about the theatre tickets.
F: Sorry Terry, I can’t hear you. There’s too much noise. Everyone’s just come out of the stadium and they’re trying to get a
seat on the carriage like me.
M: OK. I’ll just meet you at the pub later to talk about it. Good
luck!
11. F: How are you Jim?
M: OK thanks. Although my fall didn’t help, just as I’m about
to move house! The neighbours and even the kids have been
great, though. I've got lots of help!
F: Good. Well, at least when you do move, there’ll be no more
commuting!
M: That’s true! That’s the only reason why I’m doing it! My
family really enjoyed the old house.
12. M: Hello. I’m ringing about a coat I ordered. Ι tried it on
and it looked good at first. The quality of the fabric impressed
me, I must admit. But then, when I looked at the back in a mirror, I saw it was a different length from the front. It's actually
much shorter if you have a good look at it. So I would like to return it, please.
13. M: Hi Tom. I didn’t see you at the match, today. I was going
to ask you to come over. Please do, if you can! I have to write
some emails tonight, but apart from that I don’t have anything to
do! I guess I'll be done with work at around 6. We'll definitely
have some fun.
Part 2
14. Four people are discussing advertising. Complete the
sentences below.
Speaker A
I’ve bought stuff because of adverts before..usually from magazines because you have a longer time to look at them. Anyway I
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bought a pair of jeans that I saw in a teen magazine. They were
really much more than I’d normally pay but I fell in love with
them. So I saved up my pocket money for months and went and
got them. I didn’t regret it for a minute as everybody commented on them because they look expensive. I love nice clothes
and I think that wearing brand names is cool.
Speaker B
I saw the ad in the Underground as I was coming back from
work. It made an immediate impression on me because I love
travelling. Well, after a week or two I couldn’t resist. I contacted
the company online to ask whether the offer in the ad was really
true! I mean it was unbelievably cheap for a return ticket. Well,
they said it was and to go to their site and have a look at other
offers. So I did and that’s how I ended up having the trip of a
lifetime. I mean I’ve been to so many places, like Iceland and
South America, but this was the most adventurous I’d ever been.
Speaker C
I blame myself for believing what was being advertised. I’d always said that I’d never get taken in by something like this. But
a friend had tried it and her hair looked OK. In fact it was really
a nice colour. Of course I discovered afterwards that she had
been to a hairdresser to have it fixed after using the product! If
only she had told me before! Anyway, I followed the instructions to the letter. The result? A disaster. I couldn’t believe what
I saw in the mirror.
Speaker D
I’m not usually swayed by adverts of any description so I really
don’t know why this happened. Anyway it was a disaster because the advert promised I’d lose 10 kilos in a month. It was a
drink that supplemented meals and they said that various
celebrities used it with amazing results. Anyway I bought the
drink powder, it was really pricey, and ended up throwing it
away! I actually put weight on rather than lose it! Never again
will I buy something from an advertisement!
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Part 4
16. Listen to the man talking at a management meeting at a
college and answer the questions below.
M: The aim of this meeting is to discuss how successful the college currently is at encouraging students to be fitter and to make
recommendations for improvement in key areas. I believe that
the students’ physical health is just as much a concern for us as
their education. First of all I want to talk about the canteen.
There is only a limited choice of healthy options on the canteen
menu. In fact, most food is high in fat and served with chips.
However, freshly-prepared food, such as salad, is actually more
expensive. I would, therefore, recommend that the canteen includes more nutritious choices and reduces the prices of these by
using fresh local produce.
Secondly I have looked at the sports centre. The gym is well
equipped but there have recently been some problems with it.
Some fitness machines were broken and it took several days before they were repaired. In addition, many students would prefer
to go to the gym in the early morning before their lectures, or in
the evening, but it is closed at these times. So, my recommendations are that, firstly, the gym should extend its opening hours
and, secondly, we should use a different maintenance company
for the equipment.
Another issue to consider is cycling to college. Some students
are keen to cycle to the campus but there are problems because
of a lack of secure storage facilities. As many students use this
as an excuse for not cycling. I would suggest that the college
improves the bicycle storage facilities and then we could have a
poster campaign promoting the health benefits of cycling.
17. Listen to the woman talking about saving energy and
answer the questions below.
Part 3
15. Listen to two friends discussing a film. Read the opinions
below and decide whose opinion matches the statements.
The man, the woman or both the man and the woman.
W: Wow, that was great wasn’t it? I don’t remember when I last
enjoyed a film as much as that one. I hadn’t expected it to have
so much comedy in it. After all it was advertised as an action
movie primarily. It had some great actors in it too.
M: It certainly was an all-star cast wasn’t it? Having said that I
didn’t really think Jack Arnold’s character was very convincing.
I mean he’s a great actor but a lot of his scenes were a bit silly at
times which was a shame. The character didn’t do him justice as
an actor.
W: You’re not wrong but it didn’t spoil the film for me as he’s
such a good actor on the whole. And actually at the end I couldn’t believe what happened to his character. I certainly didn’t see
that one coming.
M: I had no idea that the Sahara desert was so beautiful. I just
thought it was a load of boring sand that went on for hundreds
of miles.
W: Well in reality it is.
M: I know but it’s actually really beautiful the way the dunes
are like mountains almost and the water holes where the animals
gather to drink are actually quite green with beautiful desert
flowers. I wonder if my parents would enjoy it. They are a bit
set in their ways, they only like certain types of films.
W: I reckon that it was appropriate for anyone really, even my little brother as there were plenty of comedy scenes and it wasn’t
over violent. Anyway, shall we go for a coffee before we go home?
M: Good idea.
W: There are two basic ways to reduce the total energy consumption of a household. Firstly, equipment and appliances
should be used more efficiently. For example, ordinary light
bulbs can be replaced throughout the house with energy saving
light bulbs. All the occupants of the house should take responsibility for turning their appliances off overnight and not leave
things, like televisions and computers on standby. If these simple measures were taken, they would have a big impact on total
energy consumption. Not only would we reduce our carbon
footprint, but we would notice a significant reduction in our energy bills, as well.
Secondly, we need to reduce the energy loss caused by draughts
and poor insulation. It is obvious that it is far more costly to heat
older houses than ones built to modern standards. However, old
windows which allow heat to escape could be replaced with
more efficient modern ones. Other steps could be taken too,
such as installing thicker doors or laying insulation in the loft.
I believe it is sensible to begin by reducing the total energy consumed in the home. In many cases, this is very cheap and easy
to do, whereas improving the insulation of a house can be very
expensive. Everyone can replace light bulbs and switch off devices but only a small percentage can afford to improve their
homes effectively.
TEST 5
You will listen to 17 short recordings. You can listen to each
recording TWO TIMES ONLY.
You have 40 minutes to complete the test.
Part 1
You listen to a short monologue or dialogue and identify
specific information such as a phone number, a time, or a place.
0. M: Hi James, I’m off abroad for a few days. There won’t
be much relaxing by the pool or sightseeing, though. I’m
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attending a conference! Let’s go out for a meal when I get back.
We'll have to plan our winter break too. Speak to you soon, Jack.
1. F: Hi Brenda, I seem to be a bit unlucky, at the moment. First,
my printer broke, then my computer stopped working.
I definitely need to replace both when I’ve got money. Meanwhile, could you print some copies for me? I need them for
work. I can come by and collect them later. Thanks!
2. M: Hi George, can you meet me today? My afternoon meeting starts at 2pm but it should be finished within the hour. So
anytime after 3pm? Let’s say 3.30 as that would give me at least
half an hour extra to complete some work I need to do at the office.
Anna is off at 4 so she could join us later if she fancies.
14. Four people are discussing travel experiences. Complete
the sentences below.
4. F: Welcome to Sunny Bay Hotel. Here are the keys to your
room. Your room is ready for you if you’d like to check in now.
Our restaurant will open shortly if you would like to eat something at our hotel. We wish you a wonderful stay.
5. M: Good morning. May I have your attention, please?
Before the store closes at 9, we will carry out a test on our fire
alarm. This is for your own safety. You will not need to leave the
store and may carry on shopping.
6. F: Last month, many new members enrolled at our gym
following the success of our annual open day. To cope with this increase in demand we will be hiring new staff over the coming month.
Please apply to Jackie Rogers at Life Gym if you are interested.
7. M: Hello. It was only by luck that I received my order on
time. It was mistakenly sent to a neighbour who brought it over.
He thought at first he’d been sent a replacement for a damaged
product he had previously received from another company. Anyway, please could you make sure this doesn’t happen again?
9. F: Hi! Are you coming out tonight?
M: Unfortunately not, although I need a break.
F: You’ve had a tough week.
M: That’s true. Doing a presentation when I’d only just got over
the flu wasn’t much fun.
F: So why don't you join us?
M: I need to put money aside for the rent.
F: OK then. But promise you’ll come out next time!
M: Of course!
10. M: Hi Susie. You probably think I forgot all about you. But
the truth is I didn’t get a chance to ring you before I left work.
We're all getting ready for Friday's meeting.
F: Well, I was waiting for your call.
M: Sorry. I had to get a lot done so I could have a later start tomorrow so as to avoid the morning traffic.
F: I suppose I can’t blame you for that.
11. M: When my brother moved abroad, things changed. We
didn’t fall out nor was the distance between us a problem. After
all, we have the internet nowadays. It’s just that I couldn’t
relate to his new lifestyle. I think the feeling was mutual. As a
result, we began to communicate less.
13. F: The show’s really popular, as it’s nearly sold out. But as
much as I love the play, I’m not going. It’s not the same when you
don’t have company. I’ve asked around, but everyone I know is either too busy to come, or has seen the play before, unfortunately.
Part 2
3. F: Hi Jenny, there’s been a change of plan for the dinner
party. It’ll be the same day and same time, don’t worry but Eve’s
going to come, so it’s going to be a vegetarian meal now. She
wasn’t on the guest list but Jake wanted her to come. I hope you
don’t mind! See you on Friday at 8.
8. F: Dave keeps going on about getting a dog. He thinks I have
no reason for saying no but I do. I wouldn’t mind the expense,
that's not it, but Dave’s not going to be the one looking after it,
being away all day. It’s a shame, as our dog could do with the
company.
12. F: I didn’t want to stay at a hotel with full board, but I didn’t
want to have to provide any of my own meals, either. That's why
I never choose to stay at friends' houses. Anyway, so I decided
that I would eat out for lunch and dinner and have breakfast and
accommodation provided for me.
Speaker A
So there I was sitting looking out of the window and we'd been
sitting there for over an hour by then. We'd taxied to the end of
the runway and just waited and waited for something to happen
I could just make out the road in the distance, with the occasional car or bus. And, it was about then that I suddenly remembered that I'd left the back door of the car unlocked. Of course, I
told Bill but we both agreed there was nothing we could do until
we returned to the UK. Luckily it didn’t get stolen.
Speaker B
I'd just reached the bottom of Furze Hill and I was really going
quite fast when the chain suddenly came off. So, I pulled over
and stopped and then tried to put it back on without getting oil all
over my hands and my clothes - that wouldn't go down too well
in the office. So, I found this piece of paper, lying beside the
road, and used it to hold the chain with and it was only when I'd
finished that I noticed that this piece of paper had been a hot-dog
wrapper and so I had mustard and ketchup all over my hands.
Speaker C
So I locked my bike and told the guard to keep a good eye on it
... it's still worth quite a lot of money, even now ... and then I
went to find a seat. I went all the way up to the front carriage
and then all the way back again and the only seat I could find
was in a first class compartment. So, I was just making myself
comfortable when the guard appeared. I suppose he could have
made much more trouble if he'd wanted to. You see, he'd seen
my ticket so he knew it was only for second class ... but he was
a decent bloke and he just gave me a warning.
Speaker D
I was already running late when I came out of the door, I got in
the car but it wouldn’t start so I set off on foot to get a train.
What I had forgotten was that the trains were on strike. So anyway, after that, I tried for about half an hour to get a number
eight bus. Four came past but they were all totally packed, of
course. So, after that, I tried phoning three different taxi companies, but I was out of luck there - and in the end, I had no choice
but to set off on a four-mile march to the office. I arrived two
hours late.
Part 3
15. Listen to two parents discussing the summer holidays.
Read the opinions below and decide whose opinion matches
the statements, the man, the woman, or both the man and
the woman.
M: Okay so let’s start to plan what we are going to do in the
summer. The flights are going to start to get expensive if we
leave it too late and we both need to book time off work.
W: Absolutely and as we said it would be nice to not do the
same old thing that we’ve done for the last few years. As much
as I like going to the Greek islands in the summer, we should really be more adventurous.
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M: Yes there are so many places that we have never been too
and we need to see a bit more of the world while we are young
enough to enjoy our holidays. If Tim goes off to that summer
camp we looked at, you and I could get a lovely hotel somewhere exotic.
W: Well that hardly seems fair considering how hard he has
worked this year and he’ll be going off to university in the autumn and he probably won’t be interested in family holidays
after that. I think we should make the most of our quality time
together while we can. I’m going to really miss him when he
leaves home.
M: Okay, don’t get upset. It was just a thought as he’s so keen
on water sports that the camp seemed like the ideal thing for him
to do for a couple of weeks. I want him to have a fun summer as
much as you do.
W: I know you do. I guess I am feeling a bit sensitive about him
growing up and doing his own thing but as he’s seventeen now I
guess he can make his own mind up.
M: Exactly so why don’t we come up with some different options and see what he thinks? As you say he’s just about an adult
now with a mind of his own. I’m happy to go along with whatever he wants to do.
Man kills people in an old motel, it will come up with Psycho.
Once you have found the film, there is a star rating, from 0 to 5,
and details about the director, the writer and the main actors.
There is also brief information about the type of film; for example, sci-fi or ‘romantic comedy’, and an outline of the story.
However, the plot of the film is hidden, so you can’t read it accidentally. You have to click on “Show plot” and then the website
asks you “Are you sure?” before actually showing you the details.
The only thing that I don’t like about the site is that the actors’
names are not clickable. You cannot find out quickly biographical information about them, or a list of other films which they
have appeared in.
This website is ideal for deciding which movie to watch or
download and I highly recommend it.
16. Listen to this man proposing what should be done with a
piece of land in a city and answer the questions below.
0. F: Hi Billy. I’m sorry but I can’t go to the cinema tonight.
M: Oh no. Are you still sick?
F: No, I’m fine but I have to stay at the office late to do all
the work I didn’t do when I was away.
M: How boring! Well, don’t make yourself too tired.
Part 4
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss ways to improve a
piece of land for the benefit of local citizens, especially young
people. After much research I believe the best option would be
an open green space for everyone to enjoy. What I would like to
see is a park with gardens and safe playgrounds for both
younger and older children. However, adults shouldn’t be left
out; we should include a jogging track and outdoor gym equipment. I particularly enjoy jogging myself and I can confirm this
is a very popular activity for young people.
For those interested in wildlife, a small lake could provide a
great deal of pleasure as well as a habitat for birds and plants. I
am certain that a café in the park would be very popular, with
outside seating for sunny days. The profits from this venture
could go towards the costs of maintaining the park.
In my view, we should not use the land for any new building
work. The reason I feel this is because our city is too urbanised
already and, compared with other cities, lacks parks and gardens; so it really needs a park or other outdoor facility that
everyone can enjoy.
In our built-up city, a park would not only be a place for relaxation and enjoyment but it would also contribute to a cleaner environment. The thing about trees and green areas is that they
help to reduce carbon emissions. These emissions are caused by
cars and pollution from factories and it is everyone’s responsibility to reduce them. Another advantage is that a park, unlike
some other facilities, would appeal to a wide range of users,
from parents with small children to workers on their lunch break
as well as joggers, elderly people and visitors to the town.
17. Listen to someone talking about their favourite website
and answer the questions below.
The website which I really love is MyMovies.com. As far as I
can tell, it has information about every film that has ever been
made. This is what really makes it stand out as a remarkable
source of information. Most other websites concentrate on a particular era or type of film. You can not only find the latest blockbuster, but also silent black and white movies from the 1920s.
One feature which really stands out is the search box. However,
you don’t need to know the full name of the film. You can search
on part of the name, such as ‘Dogs’ and it will find ‘Reservoir
Dogs’ and other films with Dogs in the title; for example, Straw
Dogs. Alternatively, if you type in an outline of the plot, like
TEST 6
You will listen to 17 short recordings. You can listen to each
recording TWO TIMES ONLY.
You have 40 minutes to complete the test.
Part 1
You listen to a short monologue or dialogue and identify
specific information such as a phone number, a time, or a place.
1. M: Shouldn’t you be leaving for your hos pital appointment
at 11, Jenny?
F: Actually it was never at 11. It should have been at 11.30 but
they phoned me yesterday to change it to an hour and a half later.
M: Oh ok. Does that mean you will get home by two o’clock?
F: Yes, I hope so.
2. M: Hi Petra, I’ve just got off the train. What’s the best way to
get to your house? Is it close enough for me to walk?
F: Hi Steve. It is but it’s difficult to find my road and you will
get lost. Unfortunately there aren’t any buses today because it’s
Sunday.
M: Oh, I can see a taxi over there.
F: Perfect. Get it before someone else does because you can’t
usually get one at this time of day.
3. F: Hi Paul, it’s Sandra. Thanks for saying you will look after
Blackie. He’s a good dog generally although he can be naughty.
I've left behind a hat and some boots if you want to walk him in
the woods. Just be careful that you don’t leave any magazines or
books on the floor because he can’t resist them. If he wants to
play, his toys are in the living room.
4. M: Hi Jane. Our meeting has been changed again.
F: Are you serious? Is it back to 9 o’clock? That means I’ll have
to get the 8 o’clock train.
M: No, they have made it even later. You need to be here for ten
o’clock now.
F: Oh, ok. I’ll be in a bit earlier anyway as I need to check my
report before the meeting. Hopefully we will be finished by 11.
5. M: Hi Agnes. I am silly. I always leave things at your house,
don’t I? At least it’s not my bag this time. I’m calling from
Bob’s mobile because I think when I was putting on my gloves
and scarf I left mine on your coffee table. Please can you let me
know when you get this message and I’ll come and collect it.
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6. M1: It’s a shame it’s too cold to go swimming at the beach.
M2: I know but never mind, we can do something else.
M1: Let’s go for a bike ride in the park.
M2: I’d love to go to the park but my bike is broken at the moment so I’ll bring my new ball with me, instead.
M1: Oh ok, good idea.
14. Four people are discussing jobs around the house.
Complete the sentences below.
7. M: Good morning Madam. I see you are looking at our winter
coats. That’s a lovely warm one there and not at all expensive.
F: I don’t really need anything as warm as that as it’s for when I
go running so I won’t be cold anyway. And I don’t really mind
what I have to pay either although, of course, I don’t want to
pay more than I have to.
M: This is a very fashionable coat, Madam. It’s one of our most
popular ones.
F: Well, it really doesn’t matter what it looks like as long as it
keeps me dry.
8. F: Wow, what a beautiful garden. I love all the trees.
M: Yes, they will keep it cooler in the summer, won’t they? I’m
really pleased that I rebuilt the big shed to keep all my gardening tools in. I wouldn't be able to take such a good care of the
garden without it.
F: I know and I really like the way that you have got all your
plants and flowers in pots.
M: I did that so that once all the grass has gone, I can put the
pots all over the garden and make it look pretty.
Speaker A
I'd read a DIY manual that explained how to fix it with pictures.
It made it look so easy that I thought I'd save us a hefty bill and
do it myself. What the manual didn't say was anything about
turning off the stop-cock before you start ... Well, I'm sure you
can imagine what happened. Suddenly, there was a huge fountain coming out of the top of the thing and I just couldn't get the
top back on. In the end, we did end up having to call a professional plumber out and paid a fortune because it was a Sunday
morning.
Speaker B
Well, you see my wife just can't do it because of her skin allergy.
So, in the end, we decided that rather than send everything to the
laundry ... I would do the whole lot myself. It doesn't bother me.
Joanne does the shopping and cuts the grass. The only thing that
I don't like is hanging everything out afterwards. You know ...
you get all the looks from the neighbours and one of the kids
next door even has the cheek to call me 'Mrs' Simpson. I'll tell
you one thing though; if I ever get hold of that boy, I'll show
him a thing or two.
Speaker C
These days it isn't a problem. I just set everything up, switch on
the radio and get into the rhythm and it's all finished in no time.
But I remember the first time I tried it. I hadn't got a clue. The
fabric was too wet and I just couldn't get things to come out
without creases ... and then the telephone rang ... I suppose it's a
good thing it was only a wrong number because when I came
back it was already starting to smoke and there was a big black
mark on the back of my favourite shirt. So, I poured water all
over it but it was ruined.
9. M: Good morning shoppers. We have some fresh salmon
today on the fish counter. For you meat lovers there are a few
steaks left, so you need to be quick if that’s what you fancy for
dinner tonight. For a healthy shop don’t forget that today and
every Wednesday all salad is fifty percent off. Be careful if you
are by the fruit aisle as the floor is a bit wet at the moment.
10. M1: Hi Bob. I just wanted to let you know the 12 o’clock
meeting is scheduled for later now.
M2: I thought it was at 12.30 anyway.
M1: Whatever! It’s at 2 now, so the taxi will arrive at the
office half an hour before that. Just make sure you are ready.
M2: Don’t worry, I’ll be ready.
11. F: I can’t believe how difficult it was to do the second part
of the exam.
M: I know. We should both have done really well but with that
listening section I’m not sure we will now.
F: I know they had to keep the room warm but really those air
conditioning machines were so loud.
M: I really couldn’t hear half of the listening test.
F: Me neither. I think we should make an official complaint.
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Speaker D
There are loads of things I wouldn't touch around the house but
this is one thing that doesn't take any special talent or know-how
at all. You just put plenty of paste on the wall and then you just
slide the paper into place. And, if you do get any wrinkles, you
can iron them out with a brush. Plus, it's easy to do a straight line
if you steady your hand on something and there's nobody there to
distract you. You just have to watch out for the mess, that's all.
Put plenty of newspaper on the floor or a couple of old sheets.
Part 3
12. F: To all passengers waiting for the 11.20 to Birmingham,
we would like to apologise for the delay. We are hoping the train
will depart in half an hour as the driver is on his way. Unfortunately his car broke down on his way to the station this morning.
I hope this delay doesn’t spoil your plans on this beautiful summer day.
13. F: Thank you for phoning Tastes of India. The restaurant
will be opening this Friday evening at 6 o’clock. We specialise
in hot meat dishes from India. Whether you like beef, lamb,
pork or chicken, we have a variety of dishes with exotic spicy
flavours. We regret to say that our restaurant does not cater for
babies or children under the age of 16. Please leave a message
for a reservation.
15. Listen to two parents discussing the pros and cons of a
university degree. Read the opinions below and decide
whose opinion matches the statements. The man, the woman
or both the man and the woman.
W: Do you think Ellie will take up that offer at Leeds University
or not? One minute she seems really keen and the next she’s not
sure. I don’t really want to put pressure on her one way or the
other.
M: I know what you mean but if she wants to get a decent job
and earn a high salary she really needs to be a graduate. It doesn’t really matter what the subject is to be honest. Otherwise
she’ll end up in some dead end job with little prospects.
W: Well, I don’t think that’s necessarily true. I mean I haven’t
got a degree and I’ve done well in my career. I think it’s just as
important that she’s happy with whatever she decides to do and
it would be good for her to leave home and become a bit more
independent. Living on campus would certainly help her deal
with her shyness and get her socializing more.
M: Absolutely, there’s nothing better than student life to make
you grow up quickly. I loved my uni days and I made lifelong
friends as you know.
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in Richmond in an attempt to restrict numbers of wild deer. Similar instances of culling have also occurred with badgers and pigeons.
So why are species of wildlife deserting their traditional habitats?
There are a couple of reasons. One is the amount of food in the
cities. Gulls and foxes are natural scavengers that take advantage
of the large amounts of leftovers lying around waste disposal
areas. The other reason is the lack of natural predators of certain
wildlife species.
W: What does worry me are the fees and the student loan. I mean
we aren’t the wealthiest of families and it could take Ellie years
to pay off her debts even with a decent job at the end of her degree.
M: To be honest I think these days it’s not really a problem. They
only have to pay it off once they are earning a certain salary and
there is no pressure to pay it off quickly. It’s the done thing these
days. No, I’m still convinced that she would have the time of her
life and get so much out of the whole experience. I really hope
she goes for it and we can afford to help her out too.
W: Well, let’s see wait and see what she decides to do.
17. Listen to a speaker talking about a fitness app and
answer the questions below.
Part 4
Nowadays, one great way of motivating yourself to keep fit it is
to use an app that keeps track of your activity. There are many
running and fitness trackers available and because some are better than others, I would like to review the app MyRunPal. It’s
ideal for anyone interested in fitness, from spontaneous jogging
to marathon training. Before you start your workout, you select
your workout type from a range of activities such as running, cycling, rowing and walking. If you want to, you can also choose a
route, a training plan and even play music!
What I like best is the activity screen, which gives you your time,
average speed, distance and calories burned while you are running. The screen is easy to read and you simply swipe the screen
to see your activity map in real-time. After your run, the route
tracking and history features allow you to analyse your progress
in a fun way.
The main disadvantage of this app is that it needs a clear view of
the sky for the GPS to function correctly. This means if you lose
contact with the satellite your final data might not be accurate
and I feel the designers should find a way to resolve this. However, apart from that one reservation I would definitely recommend this as a very useful and user-friendly app with many
enjoyable features.
16. Listen to an animal conservationist talking on the radio
and answer the questions below.
St. Paul’s, the Tate Modern, Battersea Power Station and the
Houses of Parliament are all famous London landmarks. However, few may be aware that they have one other thing in common: they have been home for several years to peregrine falcons.
These wonderful birds have moved into urban areas from Aberdeen to Cardiff, and according to David Goode, veteran ecologist and author of Nature in Town and Cities, it ‘won’t be long
until they’re in every place.’
But this is just one example of many wild species that have learnt
to successfully adapt to and integrate with urban life. Foxes,
badgers and deer are also becoming a familiar sight in cities,
whilst in Edinburgh, kestrels hunt voles at Arthur’s Seat, and in
Deptford, south-east London, kingfishers are adding a splash or
exotic colour to liven up the otherwise rather boring urban setting.
The colonisation of urban environments by wildlife is in fact so
successful, that with certain species, the populations are spiralling out of control. A good example are deer. They are so numerous that a twice-yearly killing has been ordered by authorities
ANSWER KEY
Grammar - Part 1
Test 1
01.B
05.A
09.A
13.B
17.C
21.B
02.B
06.A
10.A
14.C
18.B
22.A
03.A
07.A
11.C
15.A
19.B
23.A
04.B
08.C
12.B
16.A
20.B
24.A 25.C
Vocabulary - Part 2
01. 1.F 2.J 3.A 4.H 5.D
02. 6.C 7.G 8.A 9.E 10.J
03. 11.E 12.B 13.I 14.D
15.J
04. 16.B 17.D 18.I 19.G
20.F
05. 21.J 22.E 23.B 24.H
25.F
Reading - Part 1
1.B 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.C
Reading - Part 2
6.C 7.E 8.B 9.D 10.F
11.C 12.F 13.B 14.D 15.E
Reading - Part 3
16.Jake 17.Maisie 18.Lynn
19.Lynn 20.Maisie 21.Mark
22.Jake
Reading - Part 4
23.F 24.A 25.H 26.C
27.B 28.D 29.E
Listening - Part 1
01.A 02.B 03.C 04.C 05.C
06.B 07.C 08.A 09.C
10.B 11.C 12.B 13.C
Listening - Part 2
14. Speaker A - C
Speaker B - D
Speaker C - B
Speaker D - A
Listening - Part 3
15. 1.M 2.W 3.B 4.B
Listening - Part 4
16. 1.B 2.A
17. 1.C 2.B
Grammar - Part 1
Test 2
01.B
05.A
09.C
13.C
17.B
21.B
02.B
06.B
10.A
14.A
18.A
22.A
03.A
07.C
11.B
15.A
19.C
23.A
04.C
08.B
12.B
16.C
20.A
24.B 25.A
Vocabulary - Part 2
01. 1.F 2.I 3.J 4.A
02. 6.I 7.D 8.G 9.J
03. 11.G 12.E 13.I
15.J
04. 16.A 17.G 18.E
20.C
05. 21.G 22.I 23.C
25.A
5.H
10.B
14.B
19.J
24.E
Reading - Part 1
1.B 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C
Reading - Part 2
6.C 7.F 8.D 9.B 10.E
11.C 12.B 13.E 14.F 15.D
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Reading - Part 3
16.Jane 17.Andrew 18.Fred
19.Jane 20.Andrew 21.Fred
22.Mary
Reading - Part 4
23.D 24.B 25.A 26.H
27.F 28.C 29.E
Listening - Part 1
01.C 02.B 03.C 04.C 05.C
06.C 07.C 08.A 09.C 10.A
11.C 12.C 13.C
Listening - Part 2
14. Speaker A - E
Speaker B - B
Speaker C - D
Speaker D - F
Listening - Part 3
15. 1.W 2.B 3.W 4.M
Listening - Part 4
16. 1.B 2.C
17. 1.A 2.B
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Test 3
01.B
05.A
09.A
13.B
17.A
21.A
02.C
06.A
10.C
14.B
18.A
22.B
03.A
07.A
11.C
15.C
19.C
23.A
ANSWER KEY
04.C
08.C
12.A
16.C
20.C
24.C 25.C
Vocabulary - Part 2
01. 1.D 2.H 3.F 4.J 5.B
02. 6.C 7.J 8.I 9.B 10.D
03. 11.C 12.H 13.I 14.G
15.J
04. 16.F 17.D 18.A 19.J
20.G
05. 21.C 22.H 23.I 24.J
25.A
Reading - Part 1
1.B 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.A
Reading - Part 2
6.D 7.F 8.C 9.B 10.E
11.C 12.F 13.D 14.E 15.B
Reading - Part 3
16.Jill 17.Gary 18.Tracy
19.Liam 20.Gary 21.Tracy
22.Liam
Reading - Part 4
23.F 24.C 25.B 26.H
27.A 28.E 29.G
Listening - Part 1
01.A 02.C 03.C 04.C 05.A
06.B 07.B 08.A 09.B 10.C
11.C 12.C 13.A
Listening - Part 2
14. Speaker A - C
Speaker B - A
Speaker C - E
Speaker D - D
Listening - Part 3
15. 1.W 2.B 3.M 4.M
Listening - Part 4
16. 1.C 2.A
17. 1.B 2.C
Grammar - Part 1
Test 4
01.B
05.C
09.A
13.A
17.A
21.B
02.A
06.A
10.B
14.C
18.A
22.C
03.C
07.B
11.C
15.A
19.B
23.A
04.C
08.B
12.A
16.C
20.C
24.C 25.B
Vocabulary - Part 2
01. 1.E 2.I 3.C 4.J 5.A
02. 6.D 7.I 8.G 9.C 10.J
03. 11.D 12.H 13.F 14.A
15.I
04. 16.D 17.I 18.B 19.J
20.A
05. 21.F 22.C 23.J 24.H
25.A
Reading - Part 1
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.C
Reading - Part 2
6.F 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.E
11.C 12.F 13.D 14.E 15.B
Reading - Part 3
16.Alex 17.Robin 18.Alice
19.Georgina 20.Robin
21.Alex 22.Georgina
Reading - Part 4
23.H 24.A 25.F 26.D
27.G 28.E 29.B
Listening - Part 1
01.B 02.C 03.B 04.C 05.C
06.C 07.B 08.A 09.C 10.C
11.C 12.A 13.B
Listening - Part 2
14. Speaker A - F
Speaker B - C
Speaker C - B
Speaker D - A
Listening - Part 3
15. 1.B 2.W 3.M 4.W
Listening - Part 4
16. 1.B 2.A
17. 1.B 2.C
Grammar - Part 1
Test 5
01.B
05.B
09.C
13.B
17.C
21.B
02.A
06.B
10.A
14.C
18.A
22.C
03.C
07.C
11.B
15.A
19.C
23.A
04.B
08.A
12.A
16.B
20.B
24.C 25.C
Vocabulary - Part 2
01. 1.E 2.C 3.H 4.J 5.I
02. 6.D 7.H 8.J 9.G 10.A
03. 11.F 12.H 13.A 14.C
15.J
04. 16.C 17.G 18.A 19.J
20.I
05. 21.E 22.I 23.B 24.G
25.C
Reading - Part 1
1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.A
Reading - Part 2
6.F 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.E
11.C 12.D 13.B 14.F 15.E
Reading - Part 3
16.Marianna 17.Adonis
18.Ron 19.Andrea 20.Ron
21.Adonis 22.Marianna
Reading - Part 4
23.C 24.H 25.B 26.E
27.D 28.G 29.A
Listening - Part 1
01.B 02.C 03.B 04.B 05.C
06.C 07.C 08.A 09.C 10.B
11.A 12.C 13.B
Listening - Part 2
14. Speaker A - B
Speaker B - E
Speaker C - F
Speaker D - C
Listening - Part 3
15. 1.B 2.M 3.W 4.B
Listening - Part 4
16. 1.C 2.A
17. 1.C 2.A
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Grammar - Part 1
Test 6
01.B
06.B
11.B
16.C
21.A
02.A
07.A
12.A
17.C
22.B
03.B
08.C
13.B
18.A
23.A
04.C
09.C
14.C
19.A
24.B
Vocabulary - Part 2
05.B
10.B
15.A
20.C
25.C
01. 1.F 2.I 3.J 4.A 5.H
02. 6.G 7.D 8.I 9.E 10.B
03. 11.F 12.D 13.I 14.G
15.J
04. 16.F 17.J 18.H 19.B
20.D
05. 21.G 22.J 23.E 24.A 25.I
Reading - Part 1
1.B 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.C
Reading - Part 2
6.F 7.E 8.C 9.B 10.D
11.F 12.E 13.C 14.B 15.D
Reading - Part 3
16.Andy 17.Janet
18.Sharon 19.Janet
20.Barry 21.Sharon 22.Andy
Reading - Part 4
23.F 24.C 25.H 26.A
27.B 28.E 29.D
Listening - Part 1
01.C 02.C 03.B 04.C 05.A
06.B 07.C 08.C 09.C 10.C
11.B 12.B 13.B
Listening - Part 2
14. Speaker A
Speaker B
Speaker C
Speaker D
C
A
E
B
Listening - Part 3
15. 1.M 2.B 3.W 4.M
Listening - Part 4
16. 1.B 2.A
17. 1.A 2.C
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